[C38] How do I tell if my heat exhanger is not working?

[Mark Lewis]

Another suggestion is to remove the exchange r and clean it. The tubes
collect calcification and a wire pipe cleaner can clean it.
On Aug 5, 2015 10:51 AM, "Patrick" <1derful at comcast.net> wrote:

> Thanks for your advice
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Aug 4, 2015, at 3:18 PM, Max soto <maxsoto at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I used my 5424 without a thermostat and a 3" heat exchanger for 12 years
> and had no problems..
>
> Patrick, check on eBay for the heat exchanger... You might find a bargain!
>
> Regards,
>
> Max Soto A.
> +506-8312-1367
> Alajuela, Costa Rica
>
> On Aug 3, 2015, at 08:47, Mark Lewis <mwlewis2025 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Patrick,  I read somewhere that the cooling system doesn't work with out
> the thermostat installed. I was going to leave it out to make the engine
> run cooler, but had to put a new one in.
> On Aug 1, 2015 11:29 PM, <1derful at comcast.net> wrote:
>
>>
>> Hello,
>>
>> My Catalina has been overheating.  Universal Diesel 5424.
>> I removed the thermostat........it was corroded and wrapped with debris.
>> I removed and cleaned the internal water pump.  Also lot of debris.
>> Put hose in engine.  Water didn't flow but eventually it did.  More
>> debris.
>> now when I run the engine it is cool until I put on the radiator
>> cap..........then it gets too hot and loses water.
>>
>> Any thoughts?
>>
>> Patrick
>>
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